2016 Six Nations Championship squads

This is a list of the complete squads for the 2016 Six Nations Championship, an annual rugby union tournament contested by the national rugby teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Ireland are the defending champions.

Note: Number of caps and players' ages are indicated as of 6 February 2016 – the tournament's opening day.

 England

On 13 January, Eddie Jones named a 33-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[1]

Head coach: Australia Eddie Jones

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Cowan-Dickie, LukeLuke Cowan-Dickie Hooker (1993-06-20)20 June 1993 (aged 22) 1 Exeter Chiefs
George, JamieJamie George Hooker (1990-10-22)22 October 1990 (aged 25) 3 Saracens
Hartley, DylanDylan Hartley (c) Hooker (1986-03-24)24 March 1986 (aged 29) 66 Northampton Saints
Cole, DanDan Cole Prop (1987-05-09)9 May 1987 (aged 28) 56 Leicester Tigers
Hill, PaulPaul Hill Prop (1995-03-02)2 March 1995 (aged 20) 0 Northampton Saints
Marler, JoeJoe Marler Prop (1990-07-07)7 July 1990 (aged 25) 37 Harlequins
Mullan, MattMatt Mullan Prop (1987-02-23)23 February 1987 (aged 28) 9 Wasps
Thomas, HenryHenry Thomas Prop (1991-10-30)30 October 1991 (aged 24) 7 Bath
Vunipola, MakoMako Vunipola Prop (1991-01-13)13 January 1991 (aged 25) 27 Saracens
Itoje, MaroMaro Itoje Lock (1994-10-28)28 October 1994 (aged 21) 0 Saracens
Kruis, GeorgeGeorge Kruis Lock (1990-02-22)22 February 1990 (aged 25) 10 Saracens
Launchbury, JoeJoe Launchbury Lock (1991-04-12)12 April 1991 (aged 24) 28 Wasps
Lawes, CourtneyCourtney Lawes Lock (1989-02-23)23 February 1989 (aged 26) 42 Northampton Saints
Clifford, JackJack Clifford Flanker (1993-02-12)12 February 1993 (aged 22) 0 Harlequins
Haskell, JamesJames Haskell Flanker (1985-04-02)2 April 1985 (aged 30) 62 Wasps
Kvesic, MattMatt Kvesic Flanker (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 23) 2 Gloucester
Robshaw, ChrisChris Robshaw Flanker (1986-06-04)4 June 1986 (aged 29) 43 Harlequins
Beaumont, JoshJosh Beaumont Number 8 (1992-03-24)24 March 1992 (aged 23) 0 Sale Sharks
Vunipola, BillyBilly Vunipola Number 8 (1992-11-03)3 November 1992 (aged 23) 21 Saracens
Care, DannyDanny Care Scrum-half (1987-01-02)2 January 1987 (aged 29) 53 Harlequins
Youngs, BenBen Youngs Scrum-half (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26) 52 Leicester Tigers
Farrell, OwenOwen Farrell Fly-half (1991-09-24)24 September 1991 (aged 24) 35 Saracens
Ford, GeorgeGeorge Ford Fly-half (1993-03-16)16 March 1993 (aged 22) 17 Bath
Daly, ElliotElliot Daly Centre (1992-10-08)8 October 1992 (aged 23) 0 Wasps
Devoto, OllieOllie Devoto Centre (1993-09-22)22 September 1993 (aged 22) 0 Bath
Hill, SamSam Hill Centre (1993-07-14)14 July 1993 (aged 22) 0 Exeter Chiefs
Joseph, JonathanJonathan Joseph Centre (1991-05-21)21 May 1991 (aged 24) 16 Bath
Ashton, ChrisChris Ashton Wing (1987-03-29)29 March 1987 (aged 28) 39 Saracens
Nowell, JackJack Nowell Wing (1993-04-11)11 April 1993 (aged 22) 10 Exeter Chiefs
Watson, AnthonyAnthony Watson Wing (1994-02-26)26 February 1994 (aged 21) 15 Bath
Yarde, MarlandMarland Yarde Wing (1992-04-20)20 April 1992 (aged 23) 7 Harlequins
Brown, MikeMike Brown Fullback (1985-09-04)4 September 1985 (aged 30) 43 Harlequins
Goode, AlexAlex Goode Fullback (1988-05-07)7 May 1988 (aged 27) 19 Saracens

Call-ups

On 24 January, Semesa Rokoduguni was called up as cover for Chris Ashton, who had been given a 10-week ban.[2]

On 1 February, Kieran Brookes replaced Henry Thomas, who had been covering Brookes in the initial squad, after recovering from a pre-squad announcement injury.[3]

On 22 February, Luther Burrell was added to the squad as an injury replacement for Ollie Devoto.[4]

On 29 February, Dave Ewers and Manu Tuilagi were called up to the squad ahead of the final two rounds of the Championship.[5]

On 6 March, Ed Slater was called up to the squad as injury cover for Courtney Lawes.[6]

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Brookes, KieranKieran Brookes Prop (1990-08-29)29 August 1990 (aged 25) 15 Northampton Saints
Slater, EdEd Slater Lock (1988-08-01)1 August 1988 (aged 27) 0 Leicester Tigers
Ewers, DaveDave Ewers Number 8 (1990-11-03)3 November 1990 (aged 25) 0 Exeter Chiefs
Burrell, LutherLuther Burrell Centre (1987-12-06)6 December 1987 (aged 28) 13 Northampton Saints
Tuilagi, ManuManu Tuilagi Centre (1991-05-18)18 May 1991 (aged 24) 25 Leicester Tigers
Rokoduguni, SemesaSemesa Rokoduguni Wing (1987-08-28)28 August 1987 (aged 28) 1 Bath

 France

On 19 January, head coach Guy Novès named a 31-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[7]

Head coach: France Guy Novès

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Chat, CamilleCamille Chat Hooker (1995-12-18)December 18, 1995 (aged 20) 0 Racing 92
Guirado, GuilhemGuilhem Guirado (c) Hooker (1986-06-17)June 17, 1986 (aged 29) 38 Toulon
Atonio, UiniUini Atonio Prop (1990-03-26)March 26, 1990 (aged 25) 10 La Rochelle
Ben Arous, EddyEddy Ben Arous Prop (1990-08-25)August 25, 1990 (aged 25) 12 Racing 92
Poirot, JeffersonJefferson Poirot Prop (1992-11-01)November 1, 1992 (aged 23) 0 Bordeaux Bègles
Slimani, RabahRabah Slimani Prop (1989-10-18)October 18, 1989 (aged 26) 21 Stade Français
Flanquart, AlexandreAlexandre Flanquart Lock (1989-10-09)October 9, 1989 (aged 26) 18 Stade Français
Jedrasiak, PaulPaul Jedrasiak Lock (1993-02-17)February 17, 1993 (aged 22) 0 Clermont
Maestri, YoannYoann Maestri Lock (1988-01-14)January 14, 1988 (aged 28) 42 Toulouse
Vahaamahina, SébastienSébastien Vahaamahina Lock (1991-10-21)October 21, 1991 (aged 24) 17 Clermont
Burban, AntoineAntoine Burban Flanker (1987-07-22)July 22, 1987 (aged 28) 3 Stade Français
Camara, YacoubaYacouba Camara Flanker (1994-06-02)June 2, 1994 (aged 21) 0 Toulouse
Gourdon, KevinKevin Gourdon Flanker (1990-01-23)January 23, 1990 (aged 26) 0 La Rochelle
Lauret, WenceslasWenceslas Lauret Flanker (1989-03-28)March 28, 1989 (aged 26) 7 Racing 92
Chouly, DamienDamien Chouly Number 8 (1985-11-27)November 27, 1985 (aged 30) 36 Clermont
Picamoles, LouisLouis Picamoles Number 8 (1986-02-05)February 5, 1986 (aged 30) 51 Toulouse
Bezy, SébastienSébastien Bezy Scrum-half (1991-11-22)November 22, 1991 (aged 24) 0 Toulouse
Machenaud, MaximeMaxime Machenaud Scrum-half (1988-12-30)December 30, 1988 (aged 27) 18 Racing 92
Parra, MorganMorgan Parra Scrum-half (1988-11-15)November 15, 1988 (aged 27) 66 Clermont
Doussain, Jean-MarcJean-Marc Doussain Fly-half (1991-02-12)February 12, 1991 (aged 24) 10 Toulouse
Plisson, JulesJules Plisson Fly-half (1991-08-20)August 20, 1991 (aged 24) 6 Stade Français
Danty, JonathanJonathan Danty Centre (1992-10-07)October 7, 1992 (aged 23) 0 Stade Français
Dumoulin, AlexandreAlexandre Dumoulin Centre (1989-08-24)August 24, 1989 (aged 26) 8 Racing 92
Fickou, GaëlGaël Fickou Centre (1994-03-26)March 26, 1994 (aged 21) 15 Toulouse
Lamerat, RémiRémi Lamerat Centre (1990-01-14)January 14, 1990 (aged 26) 7 Castres
Fofana, WesleyWesley Fofana Centre (1988-01-20)January 20, 1988 (aged 28) 39 Clermont
Fall, BenjaminBenjamin Fall Wing (1989-03-03)March 3, 1989 (aged 26) 6 Montpellier
Médard, MaximeMaxime Médard Wing (1986-11-16)November 16, 1986 (aged 29) 41 Toulouse
Vakatawa, VirimiVirimi Vakatawa Wing (1992-05-01)May 1, 1992 (aged 23) 0 France Sevens
Bonneval, HugoHugo Bonneval Fullback (1990-11-19)November 19, 1990 (aged 25) 4 Stade Français
Spedding, ScottScott Spedding Fullback (1986-05-04)May 4, 1986 (aged 29) 14 Clermont

Call-ups

On 24 January, Marvin O'Connor was called up to the squad as injury cover for Benjamin Fall.[8]

On 25 January, Baptiste Serin and Bernard Le Roux were added to the squad as injury cover for Morgan Parra and Sébastien Vahaamahina.[9]

On 28 January, Vincent Pelo and Maxime Mermoz were added to the squad, with Mermoz acting as injury cover for Alexandre Dumoulin.[10][11]

On 31 January, Wesley Fofana was ruled out of France's opening test against Italy due to injury, with Teddy Thomas being called up as cover.[12]

On 7 February, Loann Goujon replaced Louis Picamoles haven suffered an injury in France's opening match against Italy.[13]

On 21 February, Djibril Camara, David Smith and François Trinh-Duc were called up to the squad as injury cover for Teddy Thomas and Marvin O'Connor. However, later that day Smith was made ineligible to play for France haven played for the New Zealand sevens team.[14][15]

On 3 March, Xavier Chiocci was called up to the squad ahead of the Scotland game in round 4.[16]

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Chiocci, XavierXavier Chiocci Prop (1990-02-13)February 13, 1990 (aged 25) 4 Toulon
Pelo, VincentVincent Pelo Prop (1988-04-22)April 22, 1988 (aged 27) 0 La Rochelle
Le Roux, BernardBernard Le Roux Flanker (1989-06-04)June 4, 1989 (aged 26) 23 Racing 92
Goujon, LoannLoann Goujon Number 8 (1989-04-23)April 23, 1989 (aged 26) 6 Bordeaux Bègles
Serin, BaptisteBaptiste Serin Scrum-half (1994-06-20)June 20, 1994 (aged 21) 0 Bordeaux Bègles
Trinh-Duc, FrançoisFrançois Trinh-Duc Fly-half (1986-11-11)November 11, 1986 (aged 29) 50 Montpellier
Mermoz, MaximeMaxime Mermoz Centre (1986-07-28)July 28, 1986 (aged 29) 30 Toulon
Camara, DjibrilDjibril Camara Wing (1989-06-22)June 22, 1989 (aged 26) 0 Stade Français
O'Connor, MarvinMarvin O'Connor Wing (1991-04-18)April 18, 1991 (aged 24) 0 Montpellier
Thomas, TeddyTeddy Thomas Wing (1991-04-18)April 18, 1991 (aged 24) 4 Racing 92

 Ireland

On 20 January, Joe Schmidt announced his 35-man squad for Ireland.[17]

Head Coach: New Zealand Joe Schmidt

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Best, RoryRory Best (c) Hooker (1982-08-15)15 August 1982 (aged 33) 89 Ulster
Cronin, SeanSean Cronin Hooker (1986-05-06)6 May 1986 (aged 29) 48 Leinster
Herring, RobRob Herring Hooker (1990-04-27)27 April 1990 (aged 25) 1 Ulster
Strauss, RichardtRichardt Strauss Hooker (1986-01-29)29 January 1986 (aged 30) 13 Leinster
Cronin, JamesJames Cronin Prop (1990-11-23)23 November 1990 (aged 25) 2 Munster
Furlong, TadhgTadhg Furlong Prop (1992-11-14)14 November 1992 (aged 23) 3 Leinster
McGrath, JackJack McGrath Prop (1989-10-11)11 October 1989 (aged 26) 25 Leinster
Moore, MartyMarty Moore Prop (1991-03-01)1 March 1991 (aged 24) 10 Leinster
White, NathanNathan White Prop (1981-09-04)4 September 1981 (aged 34) 8 Connacht
Dillane, UltanUltan Dillane Lock (1993-11-09)9 November 1993 (aged 22) 0 Connacht
McCarthy, MikeMike McCarthy Lock (1981-11-27)27 November 1981 (aged 34) 17 Leinster
Ryan, DonnachaDonnacha Ryan Lock (1983-12-11)11 December 1983 (aged 32) 34 Munster
Toner, DevinDevin Toner Lock (1986-06-29)29 June 1986 (aged 29) 31 Leinster
O'Brien, SeánSeán O'Brien Flanker (1987-02-14)14 February 1987 (aged 28) 41 Leinster
O'Donnell, TommyTommy O'Donnell Flanker (1987-05-21)21 May 1987 (aged 28) 9 Munster
Ruddock, RhysRhys Ruddock Flanker (1990-11-13)13 November 1990 (aged 25) 6 Leinster
van der Flier, JoshJosh van der Flier Flanker (1993-04-25)25 April 1993 (aged 22) 0 Leinster
Heaslip, JamieJamie Heaslip Number 8 (1983-12-15)15 December 1983 (aged 32) 80 Leinster
Stander, CJCJ Stander Number 8 (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25) 0 Munster
Marmion, KieranKieran Marmion Scrum-half (1992-02-11)11 February 1992 (aged 23) 4 Connacht
Murray, ConorConor Murray Scrum-half (1989-04-20)20 April 1989 (aged 26) 42 Munster
Reddan, EoinEoin Reddan Scrum-half (1980-11-20)20 November 1980 (aged 35) 68 Leinster
Jackson, PaddyPaddy Jackson Fly-half (1992-01-05)5 January 1992 (aged 24) 13 Ulster
Madigan, IanIan Madigan Fly-half (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 26) 25 Leinster
Sexton, JonathanJonathan Sexton Fly-half (1985-07-11)11 July 1985 (aged 30) 56 Leinster
Henshaw, RobbieRobbie Henshaw Centre (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 22) 15 Connacht
Marshall, LukeLuke Marshall Centre (1991-03-03)3 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Ulster
McCloskey, StuartStuart McCloskey Centre (1992-08-06)6 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Ulster
Payne, JaredJared Payne Centre (1985-10-13)13 October 1985 (aged 30) 10 Ulster
Earls, KeithKeith Earls Wing (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (aged 28) 46 Munster
Fitzgerald, LukeLuke Fitzgerald Wing (1987-09-13)13 September 1987 (aged 28) 34 Leinster
Kearney, DaveDave Kearney Wing (1989-06-19)19 June 1989 (aged 26) 14 Leinster
Trimble, AndrewAndrew Trimble Wing (1984-10-20)20 October 1984 (aged 31) 58 Ulster
Zebo, SimonSimon Zebo Wing (1990-03-16)16 March 1990 (aged 25) 21 Munster
Kearney, RobRob Kearney Fullback (1986-03-26)26 March 1986 (aged 29) 67 Leinster

Call-ups

On 25 January, Finlay Bealham joined the squad as an injury replacement for Martin Moore who suffered a ham-string injury.[18]

On 9 February, Fergus McFadden was called up as injury cover for Keith Earls who sustained an injury in the opening round of the championship.[19]

On 22 February, Dave Foley, Craig Gilroy and Jordi Murphy were called up as injury replacements for Dave Kearney, Mike McCarthy and Sean O'Brien. While Cian Healy and Mike Ross were called up to the squad haven recovered from injury.[20]

On 7 March, Jack O'Donoghue was called up for the final two rounds.[21]

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Bealham, FinlayFinlay Bealham Prop (1991-10-09)9 October 1991 (aged 24) 0 Connacht
Healy, CianCian Healy Prop (1987-10-07)7 October 1987 (aged 28) 56 Leinster
Ross, MikeMike Ross Prop (1979-12-21)21 December 1979 (aged 36) 56 Leinster
Foley, DaveDave Foley Lock (1988-05-16)16 May 1988 (aged 27) 2 Munster
Murphy, JordiJordi Murphy Flanker (1991-04-22)22 April 1991 (aged 24) 14 Leinster
O'Donoghue, JackJack O'Donoghue Flanker (1994-01-08)8 January 1994 (aged 22) 0 Munster
Gilroy, CraigCraig Gilroy Wing (1991-03-11)11 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Ulster
McFadden, FergusFergus McFadden Wing (1986-06-17)17 June 1986 (aged 29) 29 Leinster

 Italy

On 20 January, Brunel named a 30-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[22]

Head Coach: France Jacques Brunel

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Gega, OrnelOrnel Gega Hooker (1990-03-24)24 March 1990 (aged 25) 0 Italy Benetton Treviso
Ghiraldini, LeonardoLeonardo Ghiraldini Hooker (1984-12-26)26 December 1984 (aged 31) 80 England Leicester Tigers
Castrogiovanni, MartinMartin Castrogiovanni Prop (1981-10-21)21 October 1981 (aged 34) 115 France Racing 92
Chistolini, DarioDario Chistolini Prop (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 13 Italy Zebre
Cittadini, LorenzoLorenzo Cittadini Prop (1982-12-17)17 December 1982 (aged 33) 44 England Wasps
Lovotti, AndreaAndrea Lovotti Prop (1989-07-28)28 July 1989 (aged 26) 0 Italy Zebre
Zanusso, MatteoMatteo Zanusso Prop (1993-04-09)9 April 1993 (aged 22) 0 Italy Benetton Treviso
Bernabò, ValerioValerio Bernabò Lock (1984-03-03)3 March 1984 (aged 31) 27 Italy Zebre
Biagi, GeorgeGeorge Biagi Lock (1985-10-04)4 October 1985 (aged 30) 8 Italy Zebre
Fuser, MarcoMarco Fuser Lock (1991-03-09)9 March 1991 (aged 24) 6 Italy Benetton Treviso
Minto, FrancescoFrancesco Minto Flanker (1987-05-20)20 May 1987 (aged 28) 23 Italy Benetton Treviso
Sarto, JacopoJacopo Sarto Flanker (1990-07-15)15 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Italy Zebre
Steyn, BraamBraam Steyn Flanker (1992-05-02)2 May 1992 (aged 23) 0 Italy Benetton Treviso
Zanni, AlessandroAlessandro Zanni Flanker (1984-01-31)31 January 1984 (aged 32) 94 Italy Benetton Treviso
Parisse, SergioSergio Parisse (c) Number 8 (1983-09-12)12 September 1983 (aged 32) 114 France Stade Français
van Schalkwyk, DriesDries van Schalkwyk Number 8 (1984-12-21)21 December 1984 (aged 31) 0 Italy Zebre
Gori, EdoardoEdoardo Gori Scrum-half (1990-03-05)5 March 1990 (aged 25) 47 Italy Benetton Treviso
Palazzani, GuglielmoGuglielmo Palazzani Scrum-half (1991-04-11)11 April 1991 (aged 24) 15 Italy Zebre
Canna, CarloCarlo Canna Fly-half (1992-08-25)25 August 1992 (aged 23) 7 Italy Zebre
Padovani, EdoardoEdoardo Padovani Fly-half (1993-05-15)15 May 1993 (aged 22) 0 Italy Zebre
Bisegni, GiulioGiulio Bisegni Centre (1992-04-04)4 April 1992 (aged 23) 2 Italy Zebre
Campagnaro, MicheleMichele Campagnaro Centre (1993-03-13)13 March 1993 (aged 22) 18 England Exeter Chiefs
Castello, TommasoTommaso Castello Centre (1991-08-14)14 August 1991 (aged 24) 0 Italy Calvisano
Garcia, GonzaloGonzalo Garcia Centre (1984-02-18)18 February 1984 (aged 31) 39 Italy Zebre
Haimona, KellyKelly Haimona Centre (1986-07-30)30 July 1986 (aged 29) 7 Italy Zebre
Pratichetti, AndreaAndrea Pratichetti Centre (1988-11-26)26 November 1988 (aged 27) 1 Italy Benetton Treviso
Bellini, MattiaMattia Bellini Wing (1994-02-08)8 February 1994 (aged 21) 0 Italy Petrarca
Odiete, DavidDavid Odiete Wing (1993-02-24)24 February 1993 (aged 22) 0 Italy Mogliano
Sarto, LeonardoLeonardo Sarto Wing (1992-01-15)15 January 1992 (aged 24) 23 Italy Zebre
McLean, LukeLuke McLean Fullback (1987-06-29)29 June 1987 (aged 28) 75 Italy Benetton Treviso

Call-ups

On 23 January, Davide Giazzon was a late addition to the original 30-man squad.[23]

On 8 February, Robert Barbieri and Andrea Buondonno were called up to the squad as injury cover for David Odiete and Jacopo Sarto.[24]

On 21 February, Joshua Furno and Luca Morisi were called up to the squad, with Furno joining the squad as injury cover for George Biagi.[25]

On 3 March, Quintin Geldenhuys was drafted into the squad haven recovered from injury pre-championship.[26]

On 6 March, Oliviero Fabiani and Alberto Lucchese added to the squad to face Ireland in Round 4.[27]

On 10 March, Pietro Ceccarelli was named as a travelling replacement, who was later drafted into the match-day squad for Lorenzo Cittadini.

On 17 March, Tommaso Allan returned to the squad haven recovered from injury pre-championship.[28]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Fabiani, OlivieroOliviero Fabiani Hooker (1990-07-13)13 July 1990 (aged 25) 0 Italy Zebre
Giazzon, DavideDavide Giazzon Hooker (1986-01-16)16 January 1986 (aged 30) 24 Italy Benetton Treviso
Ceccarelli, PietroPietro Ceccarelli Prop (1992-02-16)16 February 1992 (aged 23) 0 Italy Zebre
Furno, JoshuaJoshua Furno Lock (1989-10-21)21 October 1989 (aged 26) 35 England Newcastle Falcons
Geldenhuys, QuintinQuintin Geldenhuys Lock (1981-06-19)19 June 1981 (aged 34) 61 Italy Zebre
Barbieri, RobertRobert Barbieri Flanker (1984-06-05)5 June 1984 (aged 31) 39 Italy Benetton Treviso
Lucchese, AlbertoAlberto Lucchese Scrum-half (1986-03-28)28 March 1986 (aged 29) 0 Italy Zebre
Allan, TommasoTommaso Allan Fly-half (1993-04-26)26 April 1993 (aged 22) 21 France Perpignan
Morisi, LucaLuca Morisi Centre (1991-02-22)22 February 1991 (aged 24) 16 Italy Benetton Treviso
Buondonno, AndreaAndrea Buondonno Wing 0 Italy Mogliano

 Scotland

On 19 January, head coach Vern Cotter named a 35-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[29] In addition to the 35-man squad, injured players Grant Gilchrist and Henry Pyrgos will train with the squad.

Head Coach: New Zealand Vern Cotter

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Ford, RossRoss Ford Hooker (1984-04-23)23 April 1984 (aged 31) 94 Scotland Edinburgh
MacArthur, PatPat MacArthur Hooker (1987-04-27)27 April 1987 (aged 28) 6 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
McInally, StuartStuart McInally Hooker (1990-08-09)9 August 1990 (aged 25) 2 Scotland Edinburgh
Dickinson, AlasdairAlasdair Dickinson Prop (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 (aged 32) 52 Scotland Edinburgh
Fagerson, ZanderZander Fagerson Prop (1996-01-19)19 January 1996 (aged 20) 0 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Low, MorayMoray Low Prop (1984-11-28)28 November 1984 (aged 31) 29 England Exeter Chiefs
Nel, WPWP Nel Prop (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 (aged 29) 8 Scotland Edinburgh
Reid, GordonGordon Reid Prop (1987-03-04)4 March 1987 (aged 28) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Sutherland, RoryRory Sutherland Prop (1992-08-24)24 August 1992 (aged 23) 0 Scotland Edinburgh
Gray, JonnyJonny Gray Lock (1994-03-14)14 March 1994 (aged 21) 19 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Gray, RichieRichie Gray Lock (1989-08-24)24 August 1989 (aged 26) 51 France Castres
Swinson, TimTim Swinson Lock (1987-02-17)17 February 1987 (aged 28) 17 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Toolis, BenBen Toolis Lock (1992-03-31)31 March 1992 (aged 23) 1 Scotland Edinburgh
Barclay, JohnJohn Barclay Flanker (1986-09-24)24 September 1986 (aged 29) 45 Wales Scarlets
Cowan, BlairBlair Cowan Flanker (1986-04-21)21 April 1986 (aged 29) 15 England London Irish
Fusaro, ChrisChris Fusaro Flanker (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 26) 4 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Hardie, JohnJohn Hardie Flanker (1988-07-27)27 July 1988 (aged 27) 5 Scotland Edinburgh
Strauss, JoshJosh Strauss Flanker (1986-10-23)23 October 1986 (aged 29) 5 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Ashe, AdamAdam Ashe Number 8 (1993-07-24)24 July 1993 (aged 22) 6 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Denton, DavidDavid Denton Number 8 (1990-02-05)5 February 1990 (aged 26) 32 England Bath
Hidalgo-Clyne, SamSam Hidalgo-Clyne Scrum-half (1993-08-04)4 August 1993 (aged 22) 8 Scotland Edinburgh
Laidlaw, GreigGreig Laidlaw (c) Scrum-half (1985-10-12)12 October 1985 (aged 30) 46 England Gloucester
Russell, FinnFinn Russell Fly-half (1992-09-23)23 September 1992 (aged 23) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Weir, DuncanDuncan Weir Fly-half (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24) 21 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Bennett, MarkMark Bennett Centre (1993-02-03)3 February 1993 (aged 23) 13 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Dunbar, AlexAlex Dunbar Centre (1990-04-23)23 April 1990 (aged 25) 14 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Horne, PeterPeter Horne Centre (1989-10-05)5 October 1989 (aged 26) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Scott, MattMatt Scott Centre (1990-09-30)30 September 1990 (aged 25) 33 Scotland Edinburgh
Taylor, DuncanDuncan Taylor Centre (1989-09-05)5 September 1989 (aged 26) 12 England Saracens
Lamont, SeanSean Lamont Wing (1981-01-15)15 January 1981 (aged 35) 101 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Maitland, SeanSean Maitland Wing (1988-09-14)14 September 1988 (aged 27) 20 England London Irish
Seymour, TommyTommy Seymour Wing (1988-07-01)1 July 1988 (aged 27) 22 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Visser, TimTim Visser Wing (1987-05-29)29 May 1987 (aged 28) 23 England Harlequins
Jackson, RuaridhRuaridh Jackson Fullback (1988-02-12)12 February 1988 (aged 27) 27 England Wasps
Hogg, StuartStuart Hogg Fullback (1992-06-24) 24 June 1992 38 Scotland Glasgow Warriors

Call-ups

On 25 January, Alex Allan and Hamish Watson were late additions to the squad ahead of the championship.[30]

On 22 February, Rob Harley, Grayson Hart, George Turner and Ryan Wilson were called up to the squad as injury cover for Alex Allan, Blair Cowan, Chris Fusaro, Pat MacArthur and Sean Maitland.[31]

On 7 March, Fraser Brown and Henry Pyrgos joined the squad ahead of the French fixture in round 4.[32]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Brown, FraserFraser Brown Hooker (1989-06-20)20 June 1989 (aged 26) 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Turner, GeorgeGeorge Turner Hooker (1991-01-03)3 January 1991 (aged 25) 0 Scotland Edinburgh
Allan, AlexAlex Allan Prop (1992-02-28)28 February 1992 (aged 23) 1 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Harley, RobRob Harley Flanker (1990-05-26) 26 May 1990 17 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Watson, HamishHamish Watson Flanker (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 (aged 24) 2 Scotland Edinburgh
Wilson, RyanRyan Wilson Number 8 (1989-05-18) 18 May 1989 15 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Hart, GraysonGrayson Hart Scrum-half (1988-06-19)19 June 1988 (aged 27) 3 Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Pyrgos, HenryHenry Pyrgos Scrum-half (1989-07-09)9 July 1989 (aged 26) 17 Scotland Glasgow Warriors

 Wales

On 19 January, Warren Gatland named a 37-man squad for the 2016 Six Nations Championship.[33]

Head Coach: New Zealand Warren Gatland

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Baldwin, ScottScott Baldwin Hooker (1988-07-12)12 July 1988 (aged 27) 15 Wales Ospreys
Dacey, KristianKristian Dacey Hooker (1989-07-25)25 July 1989 (aged 26) 2 Wales Cardiff Blues
Owens, KenKen Owens Hooker (1987-01-03)3 January 1987 (aged 29) 34 Wales Scarlets
Evans, RobRob Evans Prop (1992-04-14)14 April 1992 (aged 23) 3 Wales Scarlets
Francis, TomasTomas Francis Prop (1992-04-27)27 April 1992 (aged 23) 7 England Exeter Chiefs
James, PaulPaul James Prop (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (aged 33) 65 Wales Ospreys
Jarvis, AaronAaron Jarvis Prop (1986-05-20)20 May 1986 (aged 29) 16 Wales Ospreys
Jenkins, GethinGethin Jenkins Prop (1980-11-17)17 November 1980 (aged 35) 119 Wales Cardiff Blues
Lee, SamsonSamson Lee Prop (1992-11-30)30 November 1992 (aged 23) 17 Wales Scarlets
Ball, JakeJake Ball Lock (1991-06-21)21 June 1991 (aged 24) 15 Wales Scarlets
Charteris, LukeLuke Charteris Lock (1983-03-09)9 March 1983 (aged 32) 62 France Racing 92
Davies, BradleyBradley Davies Lock (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 29) 49 England Wasps
Day, DominicDominic Day Lock (1985-08-22)22 August 1985 (aged 30) 3 England Bath
Jones, Alun WynAlun Wyn Jones Lock (1985-09-19)19 September 1985 (aged 30) 94 Wales Ospreys
Turnbull, JoshJosh Turnbull Flanker (1988-03-12)12 March 1988 (aged 27) 7 Wales Cardiff Blues
King, JamesJames King Flanker (1990-07-24)24 July 1990 (aged 25) 7 Wales Ospreys
Lydiate, DanDan Lydiate Flanker (1987-12-18)18 December 1987 (aged 28) 51 Wales Ospreys
Moriarty, RossRoss Moriarty Flanker (1994-04-18)18 April 1994 (aged 21) 4 England Gloucester
Tipuric, JustinJustin Tipuric Flanker (1989-08-06)6 August 1989 (aged 26) 38 Wales Ospreys
Warburton, SamSam Warburton (c) ‡ Flanker (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 (aged 27) 60 Wales Cardiff Blues
Faletau, TaulupeTaulupe Faletau Number 8 (1990-11-12)12 November 1990 (aged 25) 52 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons
Davies, AledAled Davies Scrum-half (1992-07-19)19 July 1992 (aged 23) 0 Wales Scarlets
Davies, GarethGareth Davies Scrum-half (1990-08-18)18 August 1990 (aged 25) 9 Wales Scarlets
Williams, LloydLloyd Williams Scrum-half (1989-11-30)30 November 1989 (aged 26) 24 Wales Cardiff Blues
Biggar, DanDan Biggar Fly-half (1989-10-16)16 October 1989 (aged 26) 39 Wales Ospreys
Priestland, RhysRhys Priestland Fly-half (1987-01-09)9 January 1987 (aged 29) 40 England Bath
Allen, CoryCory Allen Centre (1993-02-11)11 February 1993 (aged 22) 4 Wales Cardiff Blues
Davies, JonathanJonathan Davies Centre (1988-04-05)5 April 1988 (aged 27) 48 France Clermont
Morgan, TylerTyler Morgan Centre (1995-09-11)11 September 1995 (aged 20) 3 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons
Roberts, JamieJamie Roberts Centre (1986-11-08) 8 November 1986 74 England Harlequins
Amos, HallamHallam Amos Wing (1994-09-24)24 September 1994 (aged 21) 5 Wales Newport Gwent Dragons
Cuthbert, AlexAlex Cuthbert Wing (1990-04-05)5 April 1990 (aged 25) 40 Wales Cardiff Blues
James, TomTom James Wing (1987-04-17)17 April 1987 (aged 28) 10 Wales Cardiff Blues
North, GeorgeGeorge North Wing (1992-04-13)13 April 1992 (aged 23) 55 England Northampton Saints
Anscombe, GarethGareth Anscombe Fullback (1991-05-10)10 May 1991 (aged 24) 3 Wales Cardiff Blues
Morgan, MatthewMatthew Morgan Fullback (1992-04-23)23 April 1992 (aged 23) 5 England Bristol
Williams, LiamLiam Williams Fullback (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 (aged 24) 26 Wales Scarlets

‡ – Denotes dual contracted players.

Call-ups

On 7 March, Rhys Webb returned to the national squad haven recovered from injury sustained pre-championship.[34]

Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

Player Position Date of Birth (Age) Caps Club/province
Webb, RhysRhys Webb Scrum-half (1988-12-09)9 December 1988 (aged 27) 16 Wales Ospreys

‡ – Denotes dual contracted players.

References

  1. Seven uncapped players in England squad
  2. Chris Ashton: England bring in Bath's Semesa Rokoduguni as cover
  3. Prop Kieran Brookes joins England squad
  4. RBS 6 Nations Social: Burrell returns to England squad
  5. Tuilagi returns to England squad
  6. Slater replaces injured Lawes
  7. XV de France : La liste pour le stage préparatoire
  8. XV de France : M. O'Connor remplace B. Fall
  9. XV de France : Arrivées de Serin et Le Roux
  10. XV de France : Le groupe pour l’Italie
  11. Mermoz drafted into French squad
  12. Fofana out of Italy opener
  13. Goujon remplace Picamoles
  14. XV de France : Camara intègre le groupe
  15. France forced to drop David Smith from Six Nations squad
  16. Le groupe pour l’Ecosse
  17. Ireland Squad Named For Opening Rounds Of RBS 6 Nations
  18. Ireland Squad Update
  19. Ireland add Fergus McFadden to squad ahead of France clash
  20. Ireland Squad Named For Round 3 Of RBS 6 Nations Championship
  21. Ireland Squad Confirmed For Final Rounds Of RBS 6 Nations
  22. RBS 6 NAZIONI, BRUNEL SCEGLIE I 30 AZZURRI PER LE PRIME DUE GIORNATE DEL TORNEO
  23. NAZIONALE, DIVENTANO 31 GLI AZZURRI PER RBS 6 NAZIONI: CONVOCATO DAVIDE GIAZZON
  24. NAZIONALE, CONVOCATI BUONDONNO E BARBIERI PER ODIETE E JACOPO SARTO
  25. RBS 6 NAZIONI, L’ITALIA IN RADUNO PREPARA LA SCOZIA
  26. ITALIA, TORNANO BIAGI E GELDENHUYS PER LE ULTIME DUE GIORNATE DEL TORNEO
  27. Brunel brings in two more uncapped Italy starlets
  28. ITALIA, MEDIANA ALLAN-PALAZZANI PER FARE VISITA AL GALLES
  29. UNCAPPED PROPS NAMED IN SCOTLAND SQUAD FOR 2016 RBS 6 NATIONS
  30. ALLAN AND WATSON JOIN SCOTLAND CAMP
  31. SCOTLAND RBS 6 NATIONS SQUAD UPDATE
  32. WARRIORS TRIO JOIN SCOTLAND SQUAD
  33. WALES 2016 RBS 6 NATIONS SQUAD
  34. WEBB CALLED UP BY WALES
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